The long road home – 5 of the best self-drive routes in Australasia: What could be more liberating than to hit...

The long road home – 5 of the best self-drive routes in Australasia By Katie Parsons on Jul 31, 2014 in Australia , New Zealand , Oceania , Pacific Islands , Regions , Road Travel , Speciality Travel - Read 493 times Tweet What could be more liberating than to hit the open road and be surrounded by extraordinary landscapes? A self-drive holiday in Australasia, by car or motorhome, is cost-effective, flexible and offers the chance to go at your own pace. Happily, the quality of the roads, the signposts and the style of driving of the locals in both countries are very similar to those in the UK  they even drive on the left. Heres our pick of the routes you really shouldnt miss 1. Great Ocean Road, Australia This remarkable 243km stretch of road offers drivers rugged oceanic splendour, raw seascapes and superb rock formations around every twist of the road. With many a san...